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German AS/A Level

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Languages
  • Qualification A Level 🧩
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Course Length 2 years
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This course can be combined with others and goes particularly well with English Language, Business, Music, Art and Design, Film and Video, English Literature, Maths and all Sciences, Economics, Geography, Geology and, if you are a linguist, another language A Level. 

Overview

You will develop your German language ability by practising listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will improve your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and become more confident in using your German, while learning more about the German-speaking world.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you are interested in German culture, history, literature and politics and if you are passionate about communication (using vocabulary to express yourself) and learning how language works (finding out about and using grammar).

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Learn to discuss, debate and express your views on the themes to be explored
  • Watch German films and read German literature
  • Have access to a wide range of online materials to support your learning
  • Possibly have the opportunity to travel to Germany
  • Work with native speakers
  • Research an area of particular interest in an independent project
Assessment

Externally assessed oral and written examinations, with listening, reading, grammar translation tasks and essays.

Entry Requirements

Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. This subject requires a grade 6 or above in GCSE German. Other experience in German may be taken into account.

Progression and Careers

You could progress to study at university or find a job where you can use your language skills, which are in great demand. Languages are valued in many careers such as business, tourism, teaching, banking, politics, translation and interpreting, broadcasting and journalism.

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